A singing Santa is making a return to Bradford Council’s Oastler Shopping Centre.

For two weekends this month, Father Christmas will be in his grotto handing out presents to children.

Youngsters will be able to see Santa free of charge and tell him their Christmas wishes, before receiving a gift.

Before taking his place in the grotto, Santa will be getting people in the festive mood by inviting them to sing along to Christmas songs.

Christmas at the Oastler Shopping Centre will also include music from the Salvation Army Band, Allerton Children’s Centre, Gawthorpe Junior Brass Band and a Victorian Barrel Organ. There will be free face painting and a visit from the Bookstart Bear.

Santa’s grotto will be open this Saturday and Sunday as well as Saturday, December 21, Sunday, December 22, and Monday, December 23.